May weather in Petal, MS
The average temperature in Petal in May is 73.5°F (62.3°F–84.6°F). Average precipitation: 4.44 inches.
May is a spring month in Petal, and is warmer than the annual average of 66.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 36m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
84.6°F
Avg Low
62.3°F
Precipitation
4.44 in
Daylight
13h 36m
May records in Petal
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.0°F (2002) | 46.9°F (2005) | 2.08 in (2013) |
| May 2 | 93.9°F (2002) | 45.0°F (2005) | 0.44 in (2010) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (2002) | 44.1°F (2004) | 1.62 in (2008) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (2002) | 37.9°F (2013) | 2.98 in (2009) |
| May 5 | 91.0°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2011) | 1.02 in (2023) |
| May 6 | 93.0°F (2007) | 44.1°F (2017) | 2.62 in (2025) |
| May 7 | 93.0°F (2002) | 48.0°F (2016) | 1.01 in (2025) |
| May 8 | 91.9°F (2002) | 51.1°F (2021) | 0.73 in (2020) |
| May 9 | 91.9°F (2002) | 51.1°F (2020) | 2.45 in (2014) |
| May 10 | 91.9°F (2011) | 48.9°F (2020) | 2.91 in (2013) |
| May 11 | 93.0°F (2002) | 48.9°F (2020) | 3.43 in (2019) |
| May 12 | 93.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2008) | 2.26 in (2004) |
| May 13 | 93.0°F (2018) | 46.9°F (2013) | 3.38 in (2024) |
| May 14 | 95.0°F (2018) | 50.0°F (2002) | 0.41 in (2020) |
| May 15 | 95.0°F (2018) | 48.9°F (2014) | 1.60 in (2008) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (2018) | 48.0°F (2014) | 1.68 in (2007) |
| May 17 | 93.9°F (2018) | 46.9°F (2011) | 2.17 in (2004) |
| May 18 | 93.9°F (2018) | 43.0°F (2011) | 0.92 in (2015) |
| May 19 | 93.9°F (2018) | 48.0°F (2002) | 1.22 in (2023) |
| May 20 | 93.0°F (2018) | 46.0°F (2002) | 0.93 in (2010) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (2022) | 48.9°F (2002) | 1.94 in (2022) |
| May 22 | 93.9°F (2010) | 44.1°F (2002) | 0.44 in (2017) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (2005) | 46.9°F (2002) | 2.18 in (2017) |
| May 24 | 96.1°F (2005) | 52.0°F (2002) | 1.52 in (2018) |
| May 25 | 95.0°F (2008) | 52.0°F (2017) | 0.82 in (2022) |
| May 26 | 95.0°F (2000) | 55.0°F (2001) | 0.80 in (2018) |
| May 27 | 98.1°F (2012) | 55.9°F (2005) | 1.11 in (2025) |
| May 28 | 98.1°F (2012) | 55.0°F (2003) | 2.01 in (2014) |
| May 29 | 97.0°F (2012) | 57.9°F (2003) | 1.18 in (2005) |
| May 30 | 96.1°F (2011) | 55.0°F (2021) | 1.52 in (2002) |
| May 31 | 97.0°F (2011) | 54.0°F (2021) | 1.29 in (2004) |